Karl and Crew

Most people know someone that’s habitually late. And it might not even be intentional. A recent viral news story about a woman’s personal theory on lateness inspired this week’s Brian and Kathleen podcast episode. Eavesdrop as they try to figure out the moral and ethical boundaries for Christians and tardiness.  

Leggings and yoga pants. So comfy, so… immodest? Some Christians object to their form-fitting design. Brian and Kathleen take a trip down the memory lane of pants and reevaluate Christian clothing standards.

Everybody needs close friends. But what do you do when life circumstances force a change in that relationship? Brian and Kathleen recently stumbled upon a blunt blogger that doesn’t like hanging out with her friends when their kids are around. In this week’s episode, they examine her thesis and proposed friendship boundaries. And Brian gets pretty fired up…as usual.

What’s in a name, anyway? A Christian college recently had to answer that question. One of their course offerings for a physical education requirement caused an uproar among some students, faculty, and alumni. They were collectively outraged to find yoga in the course guide. Brian and Kathleen share the school’s controversial solution and discuss whether it went far enough in this week’s episode.

It’s easy to give advice when it doesn’t affect you. But what about when the dilemma is personal? A listener wrote to us looking for help in his relationship with his brother. Why? His brother is now a transgendered woman and wants him to use feminine pronouns and a female name when referring to him. Does it compromise his Christian faith to comply with his brother’s request? Brian and Kathleen tackle this difficult issue on this week’s episode.

Kathy Griffin’s offensive viral photo was widely condemned. Her prolonged, wandering, caveat-filled apology gave the controversy new life. But how should Christians respond to this latest national conversation? Brian and Kathleen try to look beneath the surface on this week’s episode.

Popular music still dominates American culture. In fact, many people still catch the latest hits on the radio during their commute. Could this be an opportunity for Christians? In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen discuss a recent Ed Sheeran remake by a Christian artist. They also grapple with deeper issues tied to the music we listen to, and how Christians should use it to engage culture. And prepare yourself for a really awkward dramatic lyric reading by Brian. #Sorry

It sounds agreeable. Most churches make it a goal. But do we really understand what it means to welcome others into our congregations without judgment? In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen explore the complexity of what it really means to stand firm on truth, and yet welcome sinners into our community without judgment.

Prison isn’t known to be a pleasant place. And yet, what’s the line between punishment and privilege when you’re behind bars? In this week’s episode, Brian and Kathleen talk about a unique trend in Colorado prisons where inmates get their own tablet. They’ll explore the Christian ethics of this concept, and introduce you to an unexpected caller that might surprise you.

Generally, when kids say that “everyone has one,” it’s not true. Except when it comes to cell phones. More and more kids are getting their own smartphones, even as young as elementary school. Should Christian parents protect their kids from this trend, or embrace it? Brian and Kathleen talk about it in this week’s episode.